Why We Sail--"Cape Horn Steering Vane Install and Sea Trial"

[@nickwillis68]

Just finished your book Alone Together. A wonderful read. Thank you!

[@harbourdogNL]

And I just ordered it, along with "Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe", am really looking forward to reading both!

[@fabmanly1070]

You are a fabulous communicator

[@thenoobletlego]

I've never even been on a sailboat, yet I find myself completely intrigued in these videos.

[@michael_8383]

A sailing channel with mostly sailing, fantastic! Thanks for taking us along.

[@MrHradecky]

Your videos, voice and stories are a tonic for my soul.

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks, You continue to be my inspiration for my own solo crossing from Tokyo to Vancouver.

[@ryansaito3794]

I just wanna say as someome who just recently started sailing and has had it consume my whole life. Your videos and commentary are so incredibly entralling and inspiring. These videos mean a lot to me. Thanks for making them. -aloha

[@dalecharlesphoto]

Terrific. Perhaps your next episode might be about Yves Gélinas on Self-Steering, who invented the Cape Horn. O"n May 9, 1983, on board Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud, I completed a 28,000 mile single-handed circumnavigation from Saint-Malo, France, to Gaspe, Quebec, by way of the Southern Ocean and Cape Horn. In the 282 sailing days of my voyage, I did not steer more than one hour.."

[@bradleypollard4922]

I always enjoy your videos and appreciate the shout out to my other favorite sailors, Dan and Kika on Sailing Uma! Great episode as always!

[@SVZonda]

Magic stuff! Both your videos, your ‘sailing Tesla’ & your new self steering are all magic to watch and learn from! All the best Richard

[@dianatroy4266]

Watching his channel reminds me of when I used to watch Andy Rooney with my mom when I was a young girl.

[@jesusbeiro6113]

It looks great Christian !! very elegant and gentleman's kind of thing !! but I guess bit difficult to repair/check in bad weather being inside the boat !! I hope you enjoy this new sailing season and untold histories yet to tell ... Cheers and fair winds from Muros-Galicia

[@voilierbalthazar]

Hello Jesus, We do not know each other and I am writing you this note to make sure that the CapHorn Win vane that Christian has installed has steered our sailboat Balthazar over more than 50,000 miles around the world in light and heavy weather since 1999 without any problem!

[@goodiesspeedmarine6783]

always great to see a new video. very nice wind vane supper clean design and installation keeps the cockpit clutter free.

[@alexmccann188]

When the drive belt on a ski lift gets loose, you tighten it. But if it’s the middle of an operating day, you just gotta get through it. So you throw some snow between it and the pulleys, creating some friction. I was reminded of that when you splashed some water into the gearing of the self steering.

[@markzieg3593]

Great video. You explore in depth all of the things I was wondering about, and how to manage them in real life, like the simple task of changing tack.

[@johan.normansson.SmalltownOfc]

With a cup off coffee and this video in the morning👍 Cheers from Sweden🇸🇪

[@DanielGomez-st1nk]

Sailing is an Art, undoubtedly enhanced by sturdy good sailors!!! Congratulations!!! danny Gómez from the wild Pampas !Argentina

[@cliftontibbits6644]

Thanks for sharing,your channel is one of my favorites and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys sailing, ..

[@tomwilliams8675]

I miss your travels. Glad you're doing well.

[@norwaywithpal]

Another great episode Captain! I've read your book Alone together, and seen all your episodes. My favorite sailor on KZbin.

[@oldshipmatesadventures]

Good to hear from you again. Have a great season 2021! Greets from Lisbon, Portugal.

[@andersjakobsen9906]

I just love your videos Ch. Williams. Calm, intelligent humor, inspiring information. Fair winds,,,, /),,,,,

[@brianvaughan2134]

Solid Cape Horn demo. I like that you point out the difference between sailing the boat and sailing the wind vane.

[@clifflong1203]

I have missed seeing you Captain! Nice to see all is well!💪👌

[@reneahlquist7209]

An aesthetically wind vane that seems to work. Best wishes from Denmark.

[@jodimullen392]

Always a pleasure to see you show up Sir.

[@andysutils]

Fab to see you back. Greetings from a new sailboat owner.

[@walterthorne4819]

Love you very educational videos ! ! As l am a man well into my 70th year I believe... If I am smart enough to wear a safety harness I would strap and tie-in... especially leaning over and adjusting a steering vane. Granted my sailing experience is young.

[@fredbiscuit...413]

Hello from London, UK. Great to see you again Christian :)

[@DeathmentalPvP]

this boat looks so cool

[@terencebarnett9891]

Youve inspired me to buy a sailboat and take on the the globe. Hello from Rugby town, central England 😉

[@gusoliverbar9392]

Thank you one more time Christian

[@MarkCleary555]

You must be planning another adventure. Great video. Thanks

[@DAVEEMAN1]

That was a very good review. I cringed at the hole saw thru the stern as I’m sure you did too. I can certainly see the wind vane use in longer crossings, not consuming power, but for day sailing, the good’ol autopilot works well. 👍 Thank you for the video. Your narration always causes a good laugh.

[@SailingRiverSong]

I realy must say, my first taught a coupple of months ago was something like: a man in my fathers age, this is not for me. 😊 Now i have watched every video, listened to the books, Will soon start Rorotonga. I, m so hooked 🤣 I realy like the philosophic angle. Many laughs (best one about the missing bottle in the bar. 🤣) Thank you for sharing. And keep writing and filming. Realy liked the Father daughter episodes. From Sweden with love. YT channel "Sailing River Song"

[@russell3380]

Reminds me of getting cruise control on the RV which allowed me to get up and go make a samich. Cheers, to another great video.

[@Blueybob]

Luvvit. Especially the last line.

[@1AloneX2]

thumbs up before i even hit play! miss your videos!

[@svbluehighway]

So much more “zen” using the windvane then the squeaky electric pilot. Love our old Aries that has followed me for over 30 years.

[@gregoryg.campbell3874]

Cape horn! elegant truly I purchased the Mister Vee from SVEN Never owned steering gear before but it's a very light unit and my boat is 20 ft very small. I will let you know how it goes

[@edwardfinn4141]

Another good one Christian. Not really a Tesla, , the motive from the wind , not an electric battery, But it was a great video on self steering...

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

The gag is "drives itself" -- with all that implies about the need to still pay attention :)

[@edwardfinn4141]

Christian Williams ‘gag’ well I gotta admit, With a functioning windvane , and full AIS, It’s pretty close to ‘self steering ‘ Perhaps The Jetsons, should have sailed...haha

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

Happy sailing dear Friend,your videos areR ather inspiring ..cheers

[@shadygrovesailing1157]

Inspirational, informative and entertaining. Stories well told cant wait to get my Wetsnail in the water!

[@nonickname8292]

Didnt even watch it yet but I upvoted it.. Ill watch it later.

[@curtis9651]

Hmmm, cant wait for the long distance trip you must be planning. :)

[@dougnichols5168]

I hope he does another voyage

[@AthelstanEngland]

Great explanation of some of the gotchas in setting the windvane. One question, on such an aesthetically pleasing design do they really only give you a bit of ribbon to tie up the rudder? !!

[@Sailingintoinfinity]

When cutting holes in your fiberglass boats please use a vacuum folks. Either an assistant to hold the vacuum or if you’re really skilled - drill in one hand and vacuum nozzle in the other.

[@louisfbrooks]

So is the new wind vane hinting at a new long voyage? I like the absence of lines with this model.

[@HarryPotter-kd3bh]

Get a nice, glass funnel (might be found someplace selling chemistry lab equipment) to assist pour drinks when the boat is oscillating... Nice vid :)

[@joejoemcgee]

Thanks for making this.

[@blueskyredkite]

I can't help but wonder how much usable storage space has been given over to the Cape Horn's blocks and lines. I've a book by John Letcher (amazingly available as a free PDF if you google the name and 'self steering'), it's an old book, but the information contained is valuable. He does suggest, in one chapter, a method of using a fool's purchase and the tension on your sheets to maintain a course relative to the wind. I've put together the relevant blocks, lines, and rubber tubing, but the conditions and my time have yet to coincide to make testing practicable... so the tiller pilot still has a place in the crew.

[@sanchopabsta]

One year later, would you pick the same choice?

[@kpslinger6030]

Yves Gélinas is a genius/artist . . . bravo

[@stevefranks9481]

would love to know where you got your instrument display box. looking for something with that much depth. great video!

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iojboZaVdq9_Y80

[@toddsfart]

Great video. We’re you using a preventer when going down wind with the vane?

[@SOLDOZER]

Why dont you have a bimini or dodger? I think you mentioned why in a video but forgot the reason? More maintenance?

[@davidgrimm1079]

It takes a lot of courage to place a 4 inch hole saw to a perfectly good hull. Looks like it works well. Time to set sail back to NJ? Be well.

[@cornelisvanderbent2092]

For those interested in sailboats, the well known SailboatData website is now available as an iOS app which is much easier to use.

[@stephenrichie4646]

Those things are magic.

[@JohnBraman413]

what is more reliable? the steering vane or the electronic autopilot systems?

[@stingray427man]

Yay more father/daughter adventures 🤙

[@bilgeratjim]

I started to itch as soon as that hole saw touched the hull.

[@Kit2Canada]

Superb!

[@maritimetees2315]

Why do I think your heading to Hawaii again? I have that funny feeling:)

[@johnthomas5166]

I'm sure that the discussions about the choice of windvanes become as heated as those about anchor selection.😆

[@briansearles4473]

An interesting video. One question, why install the self steering vane when you already have the Ray Marine steering system?

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

A simple wheel pilot, unlike a powerful hydraulic self-steering system, is only for motoring or light air. Wind vanes can steer in heavy wind and sea.

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

And they don't make any noise or use any power to operate. A must for long trips.

[@briansearles4473]

@@Thomas-ts2gl Thank you for the info. I have become interested in sailing but know nothing about it.

[@griffedbat]

For a brief moment I thought you were rounding The Horn lol! YES!!....Then, reality.

[@Tinker001]

Still excellent content. Tho rounding The Horn would make for some truly epic content.

[@griffedbat]

@@Tinker001 Absolutely! 🍻

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

Me too lol

[@moriver3857]

I'm confused. I thought the pendulum blade did the steering, while the main rudder was locked at the wheel. Windvanes don't hold course, but a point of sail. I'm debating on two models of windvanes, and the Cape Horn is one of them. Thanks for the video.

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

A servo-pendulum vane uses the force of the "oar" to turn the ship's rudder. As it works you can watch the wheel move back and forth. Other systems, notably the Hydrovane, steer with their own rudder: the ship's rudder is locked in place and the wheel doesn't move.

[@jonnydwolf]

Great video, thanks!!

[@gunnarpoe929]

You can adjust the vane to tack

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@1kfarrel]

Christian, Nice video, very helpful, but gosh. I'm sure you didn't just leave all that fiberglass sawdust in the water. That would be bad.

[@Hindukushsailing]

👍

[@bryrensexton4618]

Very nice..thank you!

[@vgrof2315]

Thanks

[@cardudeman6104]

Did you install this for redundancy, or you just don’t like the squeak of the electronic AP?

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Wind vane does the real work. Also need a simple wheel pilot for motoring or very light wind.

[@cardudeman6104]

@@ChristianWilliamsYachting Thanks. Forgot to say I love your videos. Always so chill and relaxing.

[@jamesadams1064]

So is it a yes or a no?

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Long answer is here: ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/installation-of-cape-horn-vane-on-an-ericson-381.18772/

[@joseph5481]

What is the make and model boat he sails?

[@stromgewehr]

Ericson 38

[@dominicluond7330]

Like you dam I love bro from new Zealand

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

Wasn’t that a Raymarine Autopilot controller I saw.?

[@hossjulia]

Autopilots take electricity AND work when there's no wind. Many cruisers have both.

[@DialedN_07]

@12:34 the two lines below deck are rubbing on one another. That looks like a 100% future failure right there. Any way around that?

[@Tinker001]

Does look like the pulley placement needs a bit of tweaking...

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

@@Tinker001 No lines touch or chafe. Two-dimensional video does make it seem so.

[@Tinker001]

@@ChristianWilliamsYachting Gotta start uploading 3D videos... :P

[@MrRayedw]

Looks like someone's getting ready to sail back to hawaii since you had to cancel last year.

[@tonyaustin4629]

"Here is where the sausage is made...below deck..." LOL Carbon fiber mast, wow!

[@davidwarnes5158]

Black paint

[@SOLDOZER]

Painted.

[@kenpole1840]

Made in Quebec!

[@philgray1023]

Old Mr Squeaky can be cured, but I forgot how since we sold our old boat. One thing though, the whales don't like it. Every time I saw a whale I would engage the wheel pilot and then the whales would start slamming the water with their pectoral fins.

[@phaedrusalt]

Just let me say first that I love boats in general... But why does everything on sailboats look like Rube Goldberg was dropping acid? I think the entire problem space needs refactoring.

[@carlkenyon4599]

let me think, a new steering vane , vaccinations, safety harness. nothng left to do but sail to Hawaii again YAY !

[@gchesterton]

If you’re ever on the Chesapeake I’ll buy the rounds if you tell the stories.

[@captguitarj]

Perhaps the seal was telling you that she didn’t appreciate the fiberglass shavings in her home. Lol.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

:)

[@vicpinto1970]

4:47 You're gonna be itchy....

[@thecapn_uk8034]

...something we are encouraged otherwise to avoid...

[@danceswithcarsdc]

More theory and diagrams, how does it work, not just what we see... But I'm a geek 🤓.

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Full Geek explanation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZioe2aIf76cj8U

[@RoryL83]

Yet to watch a video of yours I didn't enjoy, thanks!

[@Anglosaxon69]

Hydrovane omy go to 😂

[@IamPreacherMan]

Poor some grog and call it beautiful.

[@hanihani-kl1po]

👍